Who we are

Our aim is to relieve the suffering of the poor, to promote peace, understanding and good will amongst people of all walks of life. The Charity Walk for Peace is an initiative of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Elders Association – part of the UK’s oldest established Muslim community.

Charity Walk For Peace 2019

The Charity Walk for Peace has become an annual event in Ahmadiyya Muslim Elders Association UK’s calendar for many years. This year the event was held on Sunday 30th June 2019 in Milton Keynes (MK) starting at the MK Dons Stadium.

Who we are

Our aim is to relieve the suffering of the poor, to promote peace, understanding and good will amongst people of all walks of life. The Charity Walk for Peace is an initiative of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Elders Association – part of the UK’s oldest established Muslim community.

Charity Walk For Peace 2019

The Charity Walk for Peace has become an annual event in Ahmadiyya Muslim Elders Association UK’s calendar for many years. This year the event was held on Sunday 30th June 2019 in Milton Keynes (MK) starting at the MK Dons Stadium.

We have been organising charity walks for the past 28 years. In 2010 the walk was given a nameCharity Walk for Peace to mirror our mission statement.

FRIENDS TESTIMONIALS

“The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community are to be commended for all of their fantastic work, and I am delighted to support this wonderful event. The money raised goes to great use, making a real difference to charitable efforts across the UK and the rest of the world. I send my warmest wishes to all of those taking part, and look forward to seeing everybody there.”

Margaret Ferrier MP

Member of Parliament for Rutherglen & Hamilton West

“I am delighted that this super event will take place here in Scotland. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Association’s promotion of global peace is so warmly welcomed, and this walk, supporting charity and worthwhile causes, is a great way to show how we can all do our own bit, in our own community, to make our world a better place.”

Linda Fabiani

Member of the Scottish Parliament for Glasgow

“I am happy to support Ahmadiyya Muslim Elders Association’s Charity Walk For Peace, which promotes understanding and good-will whilst raising vital funding for charitable causes tackling poverty. I am pleased that this event is taking place in my constituency & want to wish all walkers the very best as they walk for peace in Glasgow!”

Sandra White

Member of the Scottish Parliament for Glasgow

“Scotland is a tolerant nation which believes in equality and welcomes all faiths. The Ahmadiyya community makes an important contribution to inter-faith activity in Glasgow and their charitable activities, including the Charity Walk for Peace, have benefited the lives of many of my constituents. I'm delighted to give this year's Charity Walk for Peace my full support and hope that it will continue to make a substantial contribution to tackling poverty at home and abroad.”

Rt. Hon. Alison Thewliss

SNP Member of the UK Parliament for Glasgow Central

“I am proud to support this fantastic event. The Ahmadiyya Muslim community's charity walk is growing each year and raises much needed funds for causes that save lives and make a very real difference to people's life chances whether in the UK or abroad. Such work shows what Britain has to offer the world.”

Rt Hon Justine Greening MP

International Development Secretary

“I am delighted the annual Ahmadiyya Muslim Association’s Charity Walk for Peace is being held in Newham this year. This is the most ethnically diverse place in England and Wales and the Association’s aims mirror our work to develop strong, cohesive and integrated local communities. As well as bringing people from a wide range of backgrounds and faiths together, these walks also raise money for local and national good causes. I hope this year’s walk proves to be the most successful yet. ”

Sir Robin Wales

Elected Mayor of Newham

“I warmly welcome to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association’s (AMA) latest push to promote peace worldwide and to help people break free from poverty. The AMA has a long standing history of raising money for charitable causes, typical of their greater efforts to extend their hand of cooperation and friendship. Efforts such as these exemplify the message of ‘Love For All and Hatred for None’ and serves to show us all what different faiths have in common and what they can do together to serve the greater good. I would like to send my warmest wishes to all those participating in the Walk for Peace and I hope that the event will raise considerable funds for those nominated charities.”

David Cameron

Former Prime Minister of United Kingdom

“I am delighted to send my best wishes to all those participating in the charity walk on 7th June. Although I cannot join you on the walk, I hope you are successful in your fundraising efforts, which will benefit many deserving and worthy charities and assist them to deliver their necessary services. I wish you all an enjoyable day.”

Boris Johnson

Former Mayor of London

“To the walkers I say that you make an incredible effort in raising funds which benefits thousands of people. These selfless acts of charity epitomise the very best attributes of humanity and may God bless your sacrifices.”

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon

“I welcome the Ahmadiyya Muslim Elders Association (AMEA) charity Walk For Peace being held in East London on 29 May. The AMEA do fantastic work in raising much needed funds for well deserving charities and we can all be proud of their dedication, enthusiasm and kindness that helps so many people. I have seen this walk go from strength to strength and wish them all well as they put their best foot forward.”

Siobhain McDonagh | MP

Chair of All Party Parliamentary Group for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community

“The partnership was established nearly five years ago, and the British Heart Foundation (BHF) has been enormously grateful for the fundraising support it has received from the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association (AMA). Across the UK members of AMA have taken part in a number of initiatives and activities to help fund the vital and pioneering work undertaken by the BHF. I would like to thank each and everyone of them for their commitment. The majority of the money raised by AMA has been directed to the BHF’s Mending Broken Hearts Appeal which funds our most ambitious research programme ever, bringing together the world’s leading scientists in regenerative medicine. The research aims to repair heart muscle damaged by a heart attack. Our scientists believe that we could find a cure within a generation. On behalf of BHF I would like to thank each AMA member for joining us in our fight for every heartbeat. We look forward to a long and continued partnership with the Ahmadiyya Community.”

Simon Gillespie

British Heart Foundation

“Alzheimer’s Society is delighted to be chosen as one of the beneficiaries of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association’s Charity Walk for Peace 2015. There are currently 850, 000 people living with dementia in the UK. This support will help us continue providing vital support for these people and their carers, whilst continuing our research into the cause, cure, care and prevention of dementia. By working together we can make a real difference to the lives of people living with dementia and their carers.”

Meghan Booth

Alzheimer’s Society

“Alzheimer’s Society is delighted to be chosen as one of the beneficiaries of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association’s Charity Walk for Peace 2015. There are currently 850, 000 people living with dementia in the UK. This support will help us continue providing vital support for these people and their carers, whilst continuing our research into the cause, cure, care and prevention of dementia. By working together we can make a real difference to the lives of people living with dementia and their carers.”

Meghan Booth

Alzheimer’s Society

“At the end of National Volunteers Week, I am pleased to be able to send a message of support for the annual Ahmadiyya Muslim Association charity walk. The ideals, energy and efforts of volunteers and participants in events such as this, raising funds for a variety of good causes, is the cornerstone of a vibrant society and strong communities. And in these challenging economic times, it is the work of voluntary and community organisations, volunteers, faith groups and social enterprises that will be key to ensuring that we come out stronger than before. I wish you every success today.”

Rt. Honourable Gordon Brown

Prime Minister 2007 - 2010

“The Ahmadiyya Muslim Association's motto states: ``Love for all; Hatred for none.`` This is the sentiment which captures the spirit of everything you do - and that in this country there is only an acceptance for ``all``. Since 1985 your charity walks have raised millions of pounds for excellent causes and this shows that faith groups are a force for good in our communities, volunteering many hours of their time for the benefit of others. I wish you every success with this year's walk.”

Rt Hon Eric Pickles MP

Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government

“I am delighted that Ahmadiyya Charity Walk for Peace is taking place from Wandsworth to Merton. I know it will be a special day seeing lots of people all coming together, committed to one cause, all working together for peace. Members of the local Baitul Futuh Mosque do a huge amount in our community and raise money for many good causes. Thank you for all that you do but a particular thank you for supporting the Mayor of Merton's charitable trust on this occasion. I would like to wish those taking part the best of luck and I hope the weather is kind to you on the day, although i know your dedication to the cause means you will not be deterred if it rains. Enjoy the day.”

Councillor Krystal Miller

Mayor of Merton

“I welcome the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association whose annual charity walk will this year go through the London Borough of Croydon. They aim to raise as much money as possible for good causes many of which are local to these areas. The walk endeavours to bring together many people of differing backgrounds for the common good in their support of worthy causes. The charities being supported include Action for Children (multiple projects), Age Concern (more than one branch), Alzheimer's Society, Croydon Opportunity Pre School Group, Great Ormond Street Hospital, Help the Aged (multiple projects), Mayday Hospital, Prostrate Cancer Research, Ronald McDonald House (St George's Hospital Tooting), Mind, NSPCC, Rural Life Centre as well as my own charities Croydon Sea Cadets and The Cause 2000. We wish this venture every success.”

Councillor Robert Askey

Mayor of Croydon

“I know how hard the Ahmadiyya Community works to make the lives of those who are underprivileged much more bearable. I am very grateful that you have chosen to support so many charities and my own as well.”

Cllr. Gerry Jerome

Worshipful Mayor of Sutton

“We do not just want to sit back and do nothing and feel very comfortable in our own zone. We need to think outwardly and think of other people and that is what you have done today. You have made a real difference to many people. So thank you for what you have done and enjoy the rest of your day.”

Cllr. Gilli Lewis-Lavender

Mayor of Merton

“We would like to thank the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association UK for their generous support over the past 19 years and wish everyone taking part in the 2011 charity walk, the best of luck. We are extremely grateful for their donations, which are over £80,000. Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity needs to raise £50 million every year to help rebuild and refurbish Great Ormond Street Hospital, buy vital equipment and fund pioneering research. The money raised from this event will help us continue to provide world class care to our very ill children and their families from across the UK and the world.”

Martin Harris

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

“On behalf of Macmillan Cancer Support I would like to say a MASSIVE thank you to all who took part in Charity Walk for Peace. The walk was amazing and I was blown away by how far people had travelled to take part in such a fantastic event. The feeling of community really shone through and I was thrilled to be a part of it. Thank you!”

Alida Jinnah

Macmillan Cancer Support

“... Just a quick note to say thank you so much for all your hard work and excellent organisation for Sunday's walk: I thoroughly enjoyed being involved and we are extremely grateful that you were able to include us as a beneficiary. Our Chairman of Trustees will be writing to you formally, but I wanted to extend my personal thanks for the kindness and support shown.”

Sue Tickner

Age Concern Merton

“.... there were so many people and all so hospitable! What a lovely event and what a beautiful building the mosque is. I would just like to thank you so much for the very generous donation of £2,000 towards the work of the Fircroft Trust.”

Jill Fletcher Meloun

The Fircroft Trust

“.... On behalf of everyone at the Royal London Society for Blind People I would like to thank you for selecting us to be a beneficiary of the Muslim Peace Walk which took place on Sunday. A huge thank you for the cheque for £2000 which is very gratefully received. This will make a real difference to the blind and partially sighted people we work to support in London and the South East.”

Laura Hamer

The Royal London Society for Blind People

“As I have mentioned previously, the event is a marvelous occasion, bringing together many different people with the aim of raising money to support people who are vulnerable and in need. The cheque presentation ceremony on Saturday was enjoyed greatly by me and my family.”

Richard Pacitti

Mind in Croydon

“It was an absolute pleasure. I cannot thank you enough for the experience on Sunday. I haven't stopped talking about it all week. You are all so amazing and lovely people. I truly hope and wish we all stay in touch as you made us feel so welcome, I didn't want to leave. That is absolutely amazing about the donation. If there is anything we can do to help please let me know.”

Sonia Haris

The Legacy Rainbow House

“I would just like to thank you and everyone involved in Sunday's Walk for Peace for their fantastic hospitality and generosity. We were inspired to see the enthusiasm and hard work of so many to help bring the community together and to raise a staggering amount for charity. We were honoured to be part of the event and the generous donation of £1000 will help our vital research into new and improved treatments for childhood cancer to continue. Thank you again for selecting us to be part of such a wonderful event and we look forward to working with you in the future.”

James Croydon

KidsCan

“I very much welcome the Ahmadiyya Muslim Elders Association (AMEA) ``Walk for Peace” and I am delighted to send my best wishes and thanks to everyone taking part. I hope this year’s walk is the biggest and most successful ever held by the AMEA.”

Caroline Pidgeon MBE AM

Liberal Democrat London Assembly Member

“I would like to offer my full support to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Elders Association (AMEA) on the occasion of their “Walk for Peace” charity walk scheduled for 29th May 2016 in East London. I wish the community all the best in their very commendable endeavour to raise £250,000 for British charities. With my very best wishes”

Steve O’Connell

Assembly Member for Croydon & Sutton

“I am sorry that I will not be able to join you for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Elders Association’s annual charity walk. However, I did want to wish everyone taking part in the walk the best of luck, and to say that I hope that you all have enjoyable day. It is wonderful that Ahmadiyya Muslims continue to put into practical action the values, such as charity, kindness and respect, that are a central part of your faith. My best wishes once again for the walk and to all those taking part. ”

Jane Ellison

Minister for Public Health and MP for Battersea

“The Ahmadiyya Muslim Elder’s Association is a tremendous support to OCD Action, the leading national charity for people affected by the mental health condition Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Ever since we were first invited to take part in the Charity Walk for Peace we have been thrilled to be part of such an inspiring, joyful event every year. The AMEA is a wonderful organisation, and what they do for so many UK based charities every year is nothing short of astonishing. Every time we attend an event (whether the Walk itself, or one of the dinners or receptions) we are truly humbled by the positive atmosphere of so many brilliant causes coming together to help humanity. Thank you all so much!”

Charlie Loveday

OCD Action

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